Agriculture

November 11, 2009 6:10 AM

Program helps struggling Minnesota farmers cope

Minnesota farm families have a new resource to help them cope with financial challenges.

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November 10, 2009 5:47 PM

Farmers say wet fall didn't hurt size of harvest

It looks like rainy conditions for most of the fall haven't hurt the size of the Minnesota corn and soybean harvest, but even though crops are faring well, farmers are still struggling with the effects of too much rain.

by Mark Steil

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November 9, 2009 6:22 AM

More Minnesota farmers, lenders using debt mediation

The University of Minnesota Extension Service reports that an increasing number of farmers and lenders are using mediation to resolve farm debt issues.

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November 4, 2009 11:05 AM

Wet weather slows soybean harvest

Wet weather conditions are making it hard for Minnesota farmers to have a good harvest this year.

by Cathy Mayfield

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November 4, 2009 7:00 AM

Chinese officials to visit Minnesota to observe food safety efforts

A group of government, industry and academic leaders from China will visit Minnesota this week as part of a trip designed to help them examine food safety efforts.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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November 3, 2009 2:25 PM

Organizations receive federal aid to help first-time farmers

Two Minnesota-based organizations have received federal grants to help beginning farmers and ranchers.

by Elizabeth Baier

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November 3, 2009 7:07 AM

Agri-Growth Council to discuss sustainability

Leaders in Minnesota agriculture and agribusiness will make sustainability the focus of an annual meeting on Tuesday in Minneapolis.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 29, 2009 7:21 PM

China lifts ban on U.S. pork imports

China has agreed to lift its ban on pork imports from the United States, according to a statement released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

by Madeleine Baran

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October 29, 2009 3:00 AM

Livestock farmers have last chance to get waivers

A voluntary program to help livestock farmers comply with environmental regulations ends next year and those who haven't made the changes yet have until the end of the week to apply for a waiver. Otherwise, the agreement commits farmers to make improvements by the end of next year.

by Elizabeth Baier